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The Fort Fairfield RoboTigers testing out their robot. (David DiMinno | The Star-Herald)

The Fort Fairfield RoboTigers testing out their robot. (David DiMinno | The Star-Herald)

Fort Fairfield robotics teams wins award in competition

January 20, 2022

The Fort Fairfield RoboTigers participated in a virtual robotics competition on Dec. 18, tasked with creating a robot made out of Legos, and coding it to accomplish specific tasks.

News Browse News

After-school program aims to instill French language skills in Caribou youth

Like many children at Caribou Community School's Power Hour after school program, 10-year-old Benson Belanger is on a mission to learn French and forge stronger cultural connections with his family.

SAD 1 enters Winter Kids competition and opens new kitchen and workshop

Pine Street Elementary students are heading outside to compete for a chance to win $10,000 for their school.

Hodgdon town manager to retire

After nearly three decades of service to the community of Hodgdon, Jim Griffin is retiring.

1 injured in Aroostook County crash

A man was injured in a crash in Macwahoc on Thursday. Harold Meadow, 77, was southbound on the Military Road at approximately 10:12 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle, slid on the roadway and struck a guardrail. The vehicle continued into the ditch and struck several trees before coming to a stop, according to Sgt. Josh Haines of Troop F of the Maine State Police.

Former Aroostook basketball announcer withdraws from Hall of Fame after body-shaming girl players

The Maine Basketball Hall of Fame board of directors accepted Steve Shaw's withdrawal as a 2020 legend of the game on Wednesday.

Fort Fairfield schools move to remote learning for first time in 2022

The Fort Fairfield school system moved into remote learning on Thursday, Jan. 20.

Crime and Courts Browse Crime and Courts

Presque Isle man sentenced in meth trafficking conspiracy

A Presque Isle man was sentenced in federal court in Bangor on Dec. 10 for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.

Houlton Criminal Docket, August 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in August.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, August 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in August.

Caribou Criminal Docket, August 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in August.

Houlton man sentenced in methamphetamine case

A Houlton man has been sentenced to one year in prison and three years of supervised release for a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, July 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in July.

Sports Browse Sports

Easton girls varsity basketball game postponed

The home game for the Easton Bears girls varsity basketball game scheduled for tonight, Jan. 20, has been postponed.

Southern Aroostook girls win battle of unbeatens against Hodgdon

The Warriors improved to 12-0 for the season following the 54-45 victory.

Hodgdon basketball standout sets modern-era state scoring record

Walker Oliver used an old-school approach to establish a modern state record during his most recent basketball game for the Hodgdon Hawks. In a sport now often dominated by the 3-point shot, the 6-foot-2 junior scored 64 points during a recent 95-46 victory over Washburn but made just two baskets from beyond the arc while setting the unofficial state schoolboy standard for points in a game since the 3-point line was implemented in 1987. Oliver’s total surpassed the 61 points scored by Taylor Schildroth of George Stevens Academy of Blue Hill against Lee Academy on Jan. 6, 2017.

Wildcats skate to victory in Black Hawks home opener

It was a close contest with the Houlton-Hodgdon-Southern Aroostook Black Hawks Tuesday evening at the Millar Civic Center.

Caribou Men’s Bowling League Results as of Jan. 13, 2022

Teams County Federal Credit Union (78-42), County Boys (74-46), Sports Inn (67-65), Logjammers (62-58), Knights of Columbus (52-68), Bell’s Body and Paint (53-79), Fournier’s Transportation (46-74).

Caribou Men’s Bowling League Results as of Jan. 6, 2022

Teams County Federal Credit Union (68-40), County Boys (76-46), Sports Inn (63-57), Logjammers (54-54), Knights of Columbus (48-60), Bell’s Body and Paint (51-69), Fournier’s Transportation (38-70).

Business News Browse Business News

Hodgdon town manager to retire

After nearly three decades of service to the community of Hodgdon, Jim Griffin is retiring.

AMHC announces Ferris as chief operations officer

Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michelle Ferris, LCSW to chief operations officer, “Michelle’s experience in direct service, administration, and as a member of the senior leadership team, combined with her 15 years of service to AMHC makes her well suited for the role.”

Aroostook County Action Program leads Breakthrough Youth Services in the new year

Aroostook County Action Program is proud to announce the beginning of the Breakthrough Youth program in five Maine counties, including Aroostook.

County news team earns awards from Maine Press Association

Aroostook County’s local newspaper and website team won 32 writing, photography and design awards from the 2021 Maine Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.

Chamber lists event winners

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce had a busy holiday season with a successful Winter Craft Fair, the 32nd annual Holiday Light Parade and Light Up Central Aroostook!, all celebrated by many community members and families.

Two join Aroostook Agency on Aging Community Services team

There have been two recent additions to the Community Services arm of the Aroostook Agency on Aging. Rick Bragg, manager of community outreach and education, and Kimberly James, Medicare education coordinator, will report to Judy Anderson, director of community and volunteer services.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson

A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.

Old Town ekes out win against Caribou boys during Vikings’ first game

Old Town traveled north to put up a 1-0 victory against Caribou on Saturday during the Vikings’ first home game of the season.

Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan

A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake.

Bill inspired by First Mile Brewing in Fort Kent becomes law

A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth to support small businesses in the food and beverage industry was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills on March 17.

Living Browse Living

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of January 26, 2022

I am ready for spring. The colder weather and snow has worn out its welcome with me. With the colder weather, we eat heartier meals than we would during the summer months. We heard from Kathy in Caribou. Kathy tells us that her family enjoys casseroles this time of year.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 26, 2022

Sometimes love is not enough when it comes to animals. This is a story of Steve -- a little shih tzu mix who was surrendered to the Ark because the owner could not afford to get him the vet care he needed. Steve has lost all of his fur and his skin looks like he rolled in mud and it dried.

After-school program aims to instill French language skills in Caribou youth

Like many children at Caribou Community School's Power Hour after school program, 10-year-old Benson Belanger is on a mission to learn French and forge stronger cultural connections with his family.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Always go for the dress

So, what is it like to be a bit older than most brides-to-be and also the star of a scenario much like that of the television show, “Say Yes To The Dress?” Well, dear friends, let me borrow your attention for just a bit and I will tell you.

In support of act that would help Maine tribes

To the editor: A very important justice bill is about to be considered by the Maine state legislature -- a consensus product of several bipartisan committees. LD 1626 (An Act Implementing the Recommendations of a Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act) will help reverse some of the unfortunate restrictions on Wabanaki sovereignty in the Implementing Act, which accompanied the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980.

Cracking the shell on fowl products

Eggs are nothing to joke about. That funny object in the fridge is round on one end and pointy on the other. Rather fragile if dropped but it still remains a potent protein source.Here in the states grocery stores carry mostly chicken eggs.

County Candids Browse County Candids

Summertime Splash

NEW LIMERICK, Maine — Kenneth McCrary, 8, jumps into the water at Drew’s Lake in New Limerick.

Ducks on a winter pond

Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.

When life hands you snow…

A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.

Raging Meduxnekeag

Raging Meduxnekeag